David Beckham Talks World Cup Expectations for United States

David Beckham suits up to speak onstage during a football clinic with charity beneficiaries on Saturday (June 14) at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

The 39-year-old soccer star recently chatted with USA Today about expectations for the World Cup.

“The U.S. has gone into this World Cup on such a positive note,” David said. “I think Jurgen [Klinsmann] has a professionalism that top managers have, and I think he’s a manager that knows what’s best for the team, what’s best for the players, and how to bring the players together.”

“You know, it’s not hard to bring U.S. players together, because I think it’s in their blood,” he continued. “U.S. players are so proud of representing their country that when they go to a big tournament, they stick together like not many countries do. Going into something like this, I think that’s something they’ll need.”